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I have noticed that ant hills are starting to show up in my yard. Is there any way to get rid of the ants?

I used to like to pour gasoline on the mounds and light it to get rid of ants, but the burned black spots in the yard did not look very good.  Not to mention it is not good for the … Continue reading

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The water heater in question was installed properly and has been in use for about two years. It makes a clanking noise when the water is turned on and when the commodes are flushed. This happens anywhere in the house. What could be the problem?

These sounds like there are loose pipes clanging when the water is turned on or off.  This is commonly called “water hammer”.  Sometimes if the air chamber is blocked or missing this can also cause the condition.  If this just … Continue reading

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